Posts Tagged ‘Pope Benedict’

Evangelization and Communication

Evangelization and Communication The book “Al hilo de un pontificado: El gran ‘sí’ de Dios“ (The Theme of a Pontificate: The Great ‘Yes’ of God) was written on the occasion of the 5th anniversary of the Papacy of Benedict XVI by Fr. Ramiro Pellitero of the University of Navarre.  We wish to highlight here the [...]

Who said what?

Who said what about condoms??? A book-length interview with Benedict XVI, due to be released on Tuesday, is already causing controversy in the public spotlight due to the Pope’s comments on the use of condoms. Some quotes from the book, “Light of the World” (Ignatius Press), were published ahead of the release date, prompting media [...]

The Bible and the Internet

The Bible, inculturation, and the new forms of communication In the recent Apostolic Exhortation Verbum Domini, Pope Benedict speaks of the Word of God and the means of social communication: “Linked to the relationship between the word of God and culture is the need for a careful and intelligent use of the communications media, both [...]

Apostolic Exhortation Verbum Domini

New Apostolic Exhortation “Verbum Domini” At midday November 11th, in the Holy See Press Office, the presentation took place of the Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation “Verbum Domini” of Benedict XVI, on the Word of God in the life and mission of the Church. The Apostolic Exhortation, which is dated 30 September, Memorial of St. Jerome, is [...]

Pope in Spain

Pope’s Visit to Barcelona and Santiago de Compostela With his visit this weekend to Spain, Benedict XVI will fulfill two desires he has had for a long time: to go on a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, and to contemplate Barcelona’s Church of the Sagrada Familia (Holy Family), said Isidro Catela, director of the press [...]